The First Wave

The First Wave (of Colonization) was a 5 year period of fervor for founding new settlements. It began in the year 1 NE and continued through 5 NE, after which most Governors refocused on developing infrastructure rather than expanding settlement.

Major Colonization Efforts
Prince George was the greatest contributor to the colonization wave, establishing almost 30 new settlements in the old-world lands of British Columbia and Alberta. Aleutia, Fairbanks, Ketchikan, and Yukon also founded a number of new towns.

Non-Participating States
Most states participated at least on a small scale in the colonization wave. Significantly, Anchorage did not contribute any new settlements. Other central and northern states also chose not to participate.

Ending
While new settlements were occasionally founded after the end of the First Wave, a number of colonization-focused Governors exited office in the following years. Along with increased tensions due to the Chevak Highway War and Kitimat War, colonization led to a period of mixed paranoia and excitement about the frontier. Stories of strange creatures and odd occurrences reached urban populations, inspiring restrictions on frontier expansion and fortification of existing settlements. Migration to smaller and new towns continued, however, among those inspired by colonization and eager to test their mettle.